Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Meet the Reader: Amy F.

Amy F. participated in the last Fitness Challenge, winning a $50 Kohl's gift card for losing a whopping 16.5 inches.

Name: AmyAge: 39Where do you live: Worthington, Pa

Beginning Weight: 180

Ending Weight: 163 at end of challenge. Currently 160

How long between beginning and ending weights: 3 Months

How many inches did you lose?: 16.5

Why did you decide to participate in the challenge: Honestly I only joined because Maria kept bugging me to. I was not really intending to follow through with it.

What is your current diet: I am just trying to be sensible. I try to eat only when I'm really hungry and I've learned to stop before I'm totally stuffed.

What is your guilty pleasure: Ice Cream

What is your typical workout: I mix it up. I either use the treadmill or I do Jillian's Shred. I also like to do Tae Bo or Zumba.

What/who is your #1 Motivator: Actually being able to wear something other than Yoga pants. I feel so much less frumpy now.

Any other info you would like to be included: I work as a birth doula and my recovery after long births takes several days. I'm interested to see if I recover more quickly now that I am in better shape.

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About Me

In April 2008, I was at a picnic with friends. It was a hot day and someone suggested a walk to see some farm animals. I made a few excuses for why I didn't want to go for a walk, but I did it anyway. Due to the heat and my unhealthy body, I ended up chafing between my thighs. After that happened, I said to myself "THAT IS IT!" I made the decision to get healthy.
And I haven't looked back. When I see my before and after pictures, it is amazing to me that I did this but I know I did. I also know that my former self would not be accomplishing anything close to what I am now. I am now healthy, happy, and extremely fulfilled in life. I ran my second marathon this past May and am working on my Personal Trainer certification right now. Who would have thought, back in 2008, that I would be doing these things....?
And, the cool thing is that you can do it too. I feel like I have figured out the secret to success and can't wait to share it with others.